The Time Place Magazine #83

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FEATURE

Breguet introduces the Tradition Quantième Rétrograde 7597

THE CATCHER in the Eye

THE LATEST ADDITION TO BREGUET’S TRADITION COLLECTION WILL HAVE YOU FLUSHED WITH AWE

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For instance, its dial face upfront incorporates horological intricacies in trim, visually sweeping designs, admirably combining established and avant-garde aesthetics. As a matter of fact, even the simplest elements are given a sandblasted surface finish, which is methodically applied by hand, in keeping with the principles of faultless craftsmanship established two centuries ago. On that note, Breguet recently presented a visual variation of its emblematic Tradition

The timepiece features an openworked dial

Quantième Rétrograde model. Aptly named the Tradition Quantième Rétrograde 7597, the timepiece essentially delves into the company's beginnings. Case in point: all of the

By Riga Ramadan

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istorically, the Tradition collection from Breguet—which debuted in 2005 and features an aesthetic that combines heritage and modernity—is the House's first line to display all of the movement's organs on the dial side. Inspired by Abraham-Louis Breguet's iconic Breguet souscription watches, which were equipped with a single hand for reading the hours and minutes, the timepieces in this collection represent both a return to the House's roots and a vision for the future.


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